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United Nations PhotoCopyright 2010 Department of Public Information, United NationsTue, 31 Mar 2015 18:16:21 -0400en-usPerformance at UNHQ by Messenger of Peace Midorihttp://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:590/590336
Virtuoso violinist and UN Messenger of Peace Midori Goto performed with three young musicians at UN headquarters, at an event aiming to better familiarize UN staff with the United Nations Messengers of Peace Programme. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced that, in addition to her two current areas of focus – youth and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) – Midori had agreed to expand her efforts to include two of his key priorities: the Every Woman Every Child health initiative, and the work of UN Women to end violence against women and girls.<br/><br/>Midori (left) and violinist GaHyun Cho performing at the mini-concert.Tue, 03 Jun 2014 18:16:21 GMThttp://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:590/590336Head of UNOCI Visits Health Centre near Korhogohttp://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:592/592730
Aïchatou Mindaoudou Souleymane (second from left), Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire (UNOCI), visits a health centre, including a maternity clinic, in the village of Lapkolo, near the town of Korhogo. The centre was financed by the UN Development Programme (UNDP).<br/><br/>Fri, 30 May 2014 18:16:21 GMThttp://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:592/592730Secretary-General Addresses Abu Dhabi Ascent Climate Change Conferencehttp://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:587/587408
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addresses the opening ceremony of the Abu Dhabi Ascent climate change conference. He urged stakeholders gathered in Abu Dhabi to consider concrete actions to tackle the phenomenon now – before it is too late.Sun, 04 May 2014 18:16:21 GMThttp://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:587/587408Secretary-General Takes Selfie with End Poverty Call to Action Organizershttp://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:585/585558
During his visit to Washington, DC, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (third from right) delivered remarks and took a &quot;selfie&quot; with organizers at the End Poverty Call to Action Event at the World Bank Headquarters. Joining him are Jim Yong Kim (third from left), President of the World Bank; Isha Sesay (centre), CNN Anchor; and organizers (from left) Ashish Thakkar, Nargis Shirazi, Chernor Bah and Hugh Evans.Thu, 10 Apr 2014 18:16:21 GMThttp://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:585/5855586th Annual MDG Film Festival Previewed in Brusselshttp://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:584/584788
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks at the preview of this year's Millennium International Documentary Film Festival, which will run take place the 3-11 of April, in Brussels. Tonight's event is being held at CIVA, the International Center for the City, the Architecture and the Landscape.Wed, 02 Apr 2014 18:16:21 GMThttp://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:584/584788Secretary-General Supports Climate Action Effortshttp://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:584/584792
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon holds up a sign that reads, &quot;I'm for Climate Action&quot;, in response to the recently released report, &quot;Climate Change 2014: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability&quot; from Working Group II of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The report details the impacts of climate change to date, the future risks from a changing climate, and the opportunities for effective action to reduce risks. Wed, 02 Apr 2014 18:16:21 GMThttp://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:584/584792Ilulissat Icefjord, Greenlandhttp://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:584/584305
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon travelled to Greenland to see first-hand the impacts of climate change. One of the sites he visited was Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage site, which he toured by boat.Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:16:21 GMThttp://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:584/584305Footprint on Snow Covered Ice, Greenlandhttp://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:583/583934
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon travelled to Greenland, where the melting of ice sheets is accelerating, to witness first-hand the impacts of climate change there. <br/><br/>His visit aims to build momentum ahead of the Climate Summit which he is convening in September.
<br/><br/>A lone footprint on an expanse of snow covered ice, in Kangerlussuaq.Tue, 25 Mar 2014 18:16:21 GMThttp://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:583/583934CSW Event on Accelerating Progress on MDGs for Women and Girlshttp://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:582/582507
Irina Bokova, Director-General of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), speaks at an event on “Accelerating Progress on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) for Women and Girls and Realizing Women's and Girls' Rights in the Post-2015 Development Agenda”. The event was held in connection with the 58th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), which is taking place at UN Headquarters on 10-21 March.Tue, 11 Mar 2014 18:16:21 GMThttp://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:582/582507MONUSCO Head at Primary School in Otobora, DRChttp://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:579/579211
Martin Kobler (left), Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), speaks with primary school students during a visit to the town of Otobora.Thu, 06 Feb 2014 18:16:21 GMThttp://www.unmultimedia.org/photo/detail.jsp?query=identifer:579/579211